Culture #DALEYPOP X May 2025 Starring: Heidi Montag, Doechii, Benson Boone, Evanescence, Lena Katina, Lana Del Rey, MAYO, Mar Lucas, Dua Lipa, Troye Sivan, NOCUI, Max Barskih and Marilyn Manson! By Dale Melita • 10 min read
Music Bain, a member of K-pop band Just B, tells fans he is “proud to be part of the LGBT community” Bain, a member of K-pop band Just B, has told fans he is “proud to be part of the LGBT community” – a rare step in an industry known for its strict control over artists’ behaviour, where stars typically keep details of their private lives, especially romantic relationships, private. The 23-year-old By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music Allan Jay returns with ‘Club Tropicana’, a sizzling, high-energy summer single Award-winning pop sensation Allan Jay has returned with Club Tropicana, a sizzling, high-energy summer single. Allan is turning up the heat this spring with his vibrant new single – a high-octane remake of the Wham! classic. Released today, Thursday, April 24, the track delivers infectious dancefloo By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Shot by Roeltje van de Sande Bakhuijzen 📸 Culture INTERVIEW: Jeangu Macrooy announces new single and first ever UK show If you’re a Eurovision fan like me, the name Jeangu Macrooy may already be familiar to you.... By Dale Melita • 3 min read
Culture #DALEYPOP X April 2025 Starring JADE, Sugababes, Remember Monday, Victoria Silvstedt, Lizzo, Abor & Tynna, Luka Nižetić, Låpsley, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, Pol Prince and Lady Gaga! By Dale Melita • 9 min read
Music Chappell Roan makes history with ‘The Giver’ becoming the first ever openly queer country song to top the Hot Country Songs chart in the US Chappell Roan has made history on the American Billboard charts with her new queer single, The Giver, which marks the artist’s first foray into the country genre. The song, which parodies conventional country lyrical norms by candidly talking about lesbian intimacy, has earned Chappell a history-mak By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music Olly Alexander says “it’s time I do something new” after announcing he has left his record label Award-winning singer, songwriter and BAFTA-nominated actor Olly Alexander has confirmed that he has left his record label a month after releasing his critically acclaimed solo album Polari. The Years & Years singer, who signed with the label in 2014, went solo following the departure of bandmates Mi By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music Elton John and Brandi Carlile have released their new song ‘Swing For The Fences’, which is “an anthem for young gay kids” Elton John and Brandi Carlile have released their new song Swing For The Fences, which is “an anthem for young gay kids”. “Swing For The Fences was a little gem I took into the studio with me: I’m a gay woman, Elton’s a gay man and we both have families, and our dreams have come […] By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture It’s OFFICIAL… Remember Monday will represent the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2025! The BBC has officially confirmed pop trio Remember Monday will be representing the United Kingdom at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland in May with their song What The Hell Just Happened?. Comprising Charlotte, Holly and Lauren, Remember Monday are a trio of best friends, who hav By Dale Melita • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Dolly Parton’s husband, Carl Dean, has died at the age of 82 Country music legend and gay icon Dolly Parton has announced on her social media that her husband, Carl Dean, has died at the age of 82. Married to Dolly for nearly 60-years, Carl died in Nashville, Tennessee, according to a statement she posted on social media. “Carl and I spent many wonderful year By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music Chappell Roan dedicates BRIT Award to trans artists and drag queens Chappell Roan dedicated a BRIT Award to “trans artists, drag queens and Sinead O’Connor” during an emotional speech. The 27-year-old chart-topper star, scooped two gongs at the 2025 BRIT Awards on Saturday, March 1 – winning Best International Song for her track Good Luck, Babe! and International Ar By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture #DALEYPOP X March 2025 Starring MARINA, Miso Extra, ETHAN, Malou Prytz, Tommy Cash, Jessica Simpson, Marcella Bella, LLL and Joost! By Dale Melita • 9 min read
